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A Bold New Mural is Lighting Up Curaçao’s Brion City Hotel

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In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Richard Branson Developing Caribbean “Marshall Plan”

In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Here’s Where Winair Is Flying Right Now

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In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]

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Major Travel Agent Group to Launch Caribbean Tourism Push

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In the heart of Willemstad, a splash of color has turned an ordinary wall into something unforgettable. The new mural rises up with vibrant strokes, a mix of symbols and faces that instantly capture the spirit of Curaçao. It’s the work of local artist Santa Gross, who drew from the island’s people, its wildlife, and […]


Here’s Where Winair Is Flying Right Now

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Caribbean Airlines has resumed its scheduled service to St Maarten, following the reopening of the Princess Juliana Airport for commercial operations. Caribbean Airlines operates flights in/out of St Maarten from its hubs in Piarco, Trinidad and Kingston, Jamaica every Tuesday and Saturday. Customers are advised that St. Maarten Immigration has […]

Grenada Poised for Big Cruise Ship Increase

By Alexander Britell ST GEORGE’S – The Eastern Caribbean island of Grenada is poised to see a big jump in cruise ship calls this coming season. Grenada is expecting to see an additional 28 cruise ship calls in the 2017-2018 cruise season, according to Patricia Maher, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority. Maher, who was […]

“The Best Way to Help the Caribbean Is to Visit the Caribbean”

By Alexander Britell ST GEORGE’S — As the Caribbean recovers from the impacts of Irma and Maria, Caribbean tourism leaders are urging travelers to return to the region — and soon. Caribbean Tourism Organization Secretary General Hugh Riley made that call in his feature address at the CTO’s State of the Industry Conference in Grenada on […]

Virgin Gorda, Anegada Airports Reopen

Above: recovery work at the famous Cow Wreck beach bar  By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ recovery continues in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Two of the destination’s airports have recently resumed commercial operations: Virgin Gorda’s Taddy Bay Airport and Anegada’s Auguste George Airport. Resumption of operations was confirmed in […]

Anguilla Planning Significant Airport Expansion

By the Caribbean Journal staff In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the island of Anguilla has announced new plans that would significantly expand its existing airport. The plan unveiled by Anguilla Chief Minister Victor Banks would expand the airport’s runway by 600 feet to 6,000 feet. That expansion would allow the airport to accommodate operations […]

Dominican Republic's Casa de Campo “Fully Open and Operational”

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s La Romana did not sustain any major damage due to the passage of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, and now one of the country’s signature resorts, Casa de Campo, says it is back in business. “We are fully open and operational and are focused on assisting our friends […]

Turks and Caicos’ The Sands at Grace Bay Resort Reopens

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of the most beloved resorts in the Turks and Caicos Islands has reopened its doors in the wake of Hurricanes Maria and Irma. The Sands at Grace Bay resort on Grace Bay Beach officially reopened last week. The resort’s Hemingway’s Bar and Restaurant has also reopened, according to a […]

St Maarten Heineken Regatta “Still On” for 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff While Hurricane Irma caused serious damage on the island of St Maarten, the organizers of the destination’s major Heineken Regatta say they will still hold next year’s regatta as planned. The 2018 regatta is “still on for 2018,” organizers wrote in a statement. Next year will be the 38th edition […]